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It’s not just churches: why closed communities like sport and youth groups can harbour abuse

The resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury has returned the spotlight to the permacrisis of abuse in religious communities. Welby resigned after an independent review found the Church of England had covered up serial abuse by John Smyth QC.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

Justin Welby apologises ‘for the hurt’ caused by farewell Lords speech

Abuse survivor accuses archbishop of Canterbury of making ‘tone deaf’ remarks amid safeguarding failures

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury sorry for abuse victims’ hurt after 'tone deaf' speech

Justin Welby’s words in the House of Lords during his farewell speech on Thursday have come under fire

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

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Farewell, then, Justin Welby. Good to see that you have already forgiven yourself

The archbishop of Banterbury could have used his speech to express remorse to victims of abuse. But then there wouldn’t have been any room for lolz, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Welby says it was ‘clear’ he had to quit after Church of England abuse report

Justin Welby announced in a statement on November 12 that he had decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury to miss public Christmas services ahead of quitting

Justin Welby intends to complete official duties as archbishop by January 6.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

C of E bishops accused of ‘careerism’ over failure to condemn abuse cover-up

Bishop of Newcastle says fellow bishops have stayed silent because they want to be new archbishop of Canterbury

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

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Ian Hislop: Jaw-dropping that Welby went to event day after resignation

The Have I Got News For You star said he could not believe the Archbishop of Canterbury turned up to a British Museum trustees’ dinner.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Zoo ‘in awe’ of Boki the brown bear’s progress after pioneering brain surgery

‘It’s been an absolute privilege to oversee his recovery since his surgery,’ said Jon Forde, head of bears at Wildwood Trust.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Archbishop of York does not consider himself a candidate to replace Justin Welby

Stephen Cottrell acknowledged he is ‘the person that people will look to’ in the coming months.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says he's too old to replace Justin Welby

Stephen Cottrell acknowledged he is ‘the person that people will look to’ in the coming months

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

C of E may need to rethink archbishop of Canterbury role, senior cleric says

Exclusive: Stephen Cottrell, archbishop of York, says church is in period of reflection after ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse cover-up

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?

After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal

The Bishop of Newcastle said she was ‘disappointed’ others had not also called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign after the Makin Review.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

John Smyth abuse report triggers ‘existential crisis’ in Church of England

Shock waves triggered by archbishop’s resignation are culmination of years of simmering rage among churchgoers and survivors of abuse

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2024

Church of England: why the archbishop’s resignation isn’t justice for abuse survivors

Justin Welby resigned as archbishop of Canterbury following a damning report about a prolific child abuser in the Church of England. The report into decades of abuse of more than 100 boys perpetrated by the barrister John Smyth QC in the UK, South Africa and Zimbabwe detailed the Church of…

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was ‘right to resign’, his son says

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that his decision to step down was in the best interests of the Church.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Historic Christmas market returns to Canterbury Cathedral after 200 years

The cathedral grounds have not hosted a Christmas market since 1813.

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Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

King holds audience with possible contender to be next archbishop of Canterbury

Charles met with the Bishop of Norwich to appoint him as Lord High Almoner on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Abuse scandal report: six serving and former C of E bishops mentioned in review

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Why did Justin Welby fall so tragically short? Because he was preoccupied with efficiency, not listening

The archbishop’s resignation for failing to respond to abuse complaints speaks of deeper issues in the Church of England, says former editor of the Tablet Catherine Pepinster

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024

Demands For Church Of England Reform After Abuse Scandal

Anglican leaders faced pressure Wednesday to speed up reforms following Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's resignation over a damning report concluding the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know

Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England’s most prolific serial abusers.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Bishop says more C of E senior clergy may need to resign over abuse scandal

Julie Conalty, bishop of Birkenhead, welcomes resignation of Justin Welby but says institutional changes needed

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

The C of E’s CEO: how will history judge Justin Welby’s tenure as archbishop of Canterbury?

Welby worked hard to hold the Anglican church together, but in the end his own failings led to his downfall

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